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This Is England (2007)

Directed by Shane Meadows

Drama

Overview

A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.

Rated NR | Length 101 minutes

Actors

Thomas Turgoose | Stephen Graham | Jo Hartley | Andrew Shim | Vicky McClure | Joseph Gilgun | Rosamund Hanson | Andrew Ellis | Perry Benson | George Newton | Frank Harper | Jack O'Connell | Kriss Dosanjh | Kieran Hardcastle | Chanel Cresswell | Danielle Watson | Sophie Ellerby | Hannah Walters | Dave Laws | Michael Socha | Ian Smith | Dave Blant | Matthew Blamires | James Burrows | Harpal Hayer | Terry Haywood | Nimesh Jani

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
01/01/2011TVStreamingVideo on Demand5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

It wasn’t a’tall what I expected: a brutal but electrifying look at a bullied kid getting caught up with British Nationalist skinheads in trying to find a sense of family after his dad dies in the Falklands War. Stephen Graham is amazing as the leader, Combo.

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